Question

Who was the heroine of the 1942 quit india movement?

Answer 1

Aruna Asaf Ali. Aruna Asaf Ali (16 July 1909 – 29 July 1996), born Aruna Ganguly, was an Indian independence activist. She is widely remembered for hoisting the Indian National Congress flag at the Gowalia Tank maidan in Bombay during the Quit India Movement, 1942.

Answer 2

Quit India Movement---The Second World War was declared in Europe on 1st September 1939. The British Government in India, without consulting public opinion declared waron Germany. For the Indians, war provided the opportunity to revive the anti-colonial movement. However, the Indian leaders were not in favour of such opportunism, as it would harm the cause of the democratic, anti-fascist forces. But the British, despite declaring war as a fight for democracy, showed no concern for Indians and their cause. Japan joined the war in December 1941 and threatened the Indian borders. The news of retreating British forces, leaving Indians and others to the mercy of the Japanese, created a sense of anger and helplessness in India. Army artrocities and war-time crises made the people restless. Gandhi understood this growing unr est and, despite strong reservations ofmost leaders, decided to launch a movement. On 8th August at 1942. at Bombay, he gave the call of 'Do or Die' and asked the British to 'Quit India'. Gandhiji and other leaders were arrested that night. From the next day, people across the country came out inthe open, and a massive anti-colonial movement began.